U.S. Elections Reference

Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope

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Margaret Chase Smith: A Woman for President Mock Election Guide

Engage students in government by holding a mock election in your classroom! After reading Margaret Chase Smith, use the…

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Reading and Literature

Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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Presidential Trading Cards

Students will use the Internet to gather data about the presidents of the United States. They will use this information…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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Presidents Elected Without a Majority of Votes

Fourteen candidates have become president of the United States with a popular vote less than 50% of the total cast. Read…

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Presidents

U.S. Elections

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Mitt Romney: 2012 Campaign Issues

Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues and learn where Republican Mitt Romney stands on immigration,…

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Social Studies and History

Political Figures

U.S. Elections

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Ron Paul: 2012 Campaign Issues

Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues to learn about Ron Paul's stance on immigration, healthcare, foreign…

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Social Studies and History

Political Figures

U.S. Elections

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Julia Ward Howe

Read about Julia Ward Howe -- an American suffrage leader.

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Suffrage and Women's Rights

U.S. Elections

American History/U.S. History

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Election of U.S. Representatives

An article explaining the election process for the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Social Studies and History

U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Elections

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Election of U.S. Senators

An article explaining the election process for United States Senators.

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Senate

U.S. Elections

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Election of Representatives

An explanation of the election process for the House of Representatives appropriate for elementary-aged students.

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Social Studies and History

U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Elections

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Types of Ballots

Reference an article that explains the different types of ballots that are used in elections in the United States.

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Elections

World Politics

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Amendments to the Constitution of the United States

The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

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Banned Books and Censorship

Social Studies and History

U.S. Constitutional History

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Presidential Campaign Slogan Quiz

Match the campaign slogan to the presidential candidate. These are the phrases the candidates used during the…

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Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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Donald Trump Biography

Both loved and hated for his brash statements on all topics, Donald Trump cemented his place in the American social and…

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Social Studies and History

Political Figures

U.S. Elections

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President Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Biography

Born: Aug. 4, 1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. made history in June 2008, when he became…

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African-American History

U.S. Presidents

U.S. Government

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Reading Guide for Hillary Rodham Clinton: Dreams Taking Flight

Enrich your language arts or social studies unit with this reading guide for the biography Hillary Rodham Clinton:…

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Literature

Literary Biographies

U.S. Elections

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Reading Guide for My Dad, John McCain

Discuss John McCain's time in the U.S. Navy and as a POW with the questions in this reading guide for the biography My…

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Literary Biographies

U.S. Government

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How a President Gets Elected

Use this article to help explain the U.S. presidential election process, including nominations, campaigns, caucuses and…

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Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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Unusual Voting Results in the U.S.

The results of the 1872, and 1876 presidential elections exemplify the difficulties of the electoral process.

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Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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Presidential Conventions

A brief history of presidential conventions, an important – and symbolic – part of the presidential election process. …

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Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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Presidential Elections

Find an explanation of the United States presidential election process that is appropriate for elementary students.…

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Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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Election of the President & Vice President: Primary Election

An explanation of the primary facet of the presidential election process in the United States. Students learn all about…

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Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College

This article explains the electoral college in the presidential election process in the United States. This is a great…

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Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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Closest Presidential Races

An article comparing close presidential races in U.S. history.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Elections

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